Accounts Assistant

Reference: 763AA-2885377673_1790766211

Butler Rose Accountancy & Finance are currently looking to recruit for an Accounts Assistant to join an organisation in Chorley on a permanent basis.

Who you'll be working for…

This organisation is someone you're guaranteed to know as soon as we give you the name! With a rich history routed in the local area it's a place to feel proud to work and gives you a truly exciting working environment.

What you'll be doing in your new role as an Accounts Assistant…

  • Supporting a busy finance function in a really varied role covering all elements of transactional accounting
  • Processing supplier invoices accurately, resolving queries and preparing payment runs
  • Raising customer sales invoices to help keep cash flow processing smoothly
  • Reconciling credit card payments, staff expenses and petty cash
  • Inputting data for payroll to ensure everyone is paid on time

Who we're looking for…

Someone who loves a varied role in a fast-moving environment where priorities can change! You'll have a real eye for detail when it comes to handling numerical data and a confident approach to communicating with others within your team. Given the need to hit the ground running, we'd ideally look for someone with experience as an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Purchase Ledger Clerk, and experience using Sage would be a benefit. This isn't a role with immediate progression, so would be better suited to someone who is happy to stay at a transactional level.

Salary, benefits and the hours…

  • £27,000 - £30,000 (depending upon experience)
  • Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
  • Chorley (office based)
  • Holiday allowance that increases with tenure
  • Some very exciting extra perks which are a bit of a giveaway as to who's recruiting so we'll tell you on the phone!

Interested? If you're an Accounts Assistant who thrives on variety, take pride in flawless accuracy and love staying busy - apply now! Successfully shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 48 hours.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£27,000.00 - £30,000.00
Per annum
GBP27000 - GBP30000 per annum
Added 30/09/2026
Reference: 763AA-2885377673_1790766211

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